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  • 10-12-2013 11:16am
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    Bank of Ireland: Elaine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,367 ✭✭✭


    A Security Message from Bank of Ireland

    Protect yourself against Phishing attacks.

    Here are some important things to remember in order to protect yourself online:

    • Never respond to any unsolicited e-mail that asks you to validate your login / payment credentials no matter how reasonable the request looks.

    • Never reveal any personal login information to anyone.

    • Scan your PC regularly using a reputable anti-virus or security protection program.

    • Monitor your accounts and your list of online payees on a regular basis.

    • Report it if you suspect that you have been a victim of online fraud.

    • Always shred confidential/personal information
    Phishing is a common form of online fraud involving emails claiming to be from your bank or other reputable company. Bank of Ireland would like to remind all customers to be vigilant of online fraud attempts and to keep your online banking details safe and secure.

    The aim of phishing emails are to steal valuable information from you such as your 365 User ID, PIN (all six digits will be requested not just a random 3), Passwords, Date of Birth, Mother’s Maiden Name, mobile phone and account details (full account number(s) and Bank Sorting Code(s)). Customers are generally asked to click on a link that looks safe but this brings the customer into a fake website where they will be asked to update their details and input their personal data.

    This information is then used by the fraudsters to set up beneficiaries on your account(s) and move funds from your account to the false beneficiary account.

    Quite often the email will mention that your details have been compromised or that for security reasons you need to update your personal details… You should never respond to this type of email or click on the link provided, no matter how reasonable it appears.


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